FMGE December 2025 Schedule Released by NBEMS: Exam on 17 January 2026, Registration Ends December 4

The exam is scheduled on 17 January 2026 across different centres in India.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the December 2025 session schedule for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). 

Click Here to directly check the notification by NBEMS.

Registration Begins 14 November

The FMGE December 2025 Information Bulletin is available on the official website  natboard.edu.in from 14 November 2025 (3:00 PM onwards). The online application will open on the same day and will close on 4 December 2025 (11:55 PM). The bulletin conveys the information regarding eligibility criteria, fee details, and instructions.

Exam and Result Dates

The FMGE December 2025 examination is scheduled for 17 January 2026. FMGE results anticipated date is 17 February 2026.

Recently, FMGE aspirants organized a protest outside the NMC office over delays in the issuance of eligibility certificates. Read the Full Report Here. 

FMGE December 2025: Important Dates

Check the detailed schedule here:

Previous Session Highlights

FMGE is conducted twice a year. In the FMGE June 2025, the passing rate was 18%. Out of 37,207 registered candidates, 36,034 appeared, and 6,707 qualified. The minimum qualifying marks are 150 out of 300.

If you are a candidate and gearing up for the FMGE December session, here’s a detailed guide on How to Prepare for the FMGE Screening Test After MBBS Abroad?

Integrity Measures by NBEMS

Recently, NBEMS cancelled the FMGE results of 11 candidates, citing unfair practices. These candidates span multiple exam sessions. This includes 2 candidates from the June 2025 session. The authority explained that this move was to reinforce the transparency and credibility of the exam. 

In a similar development, NBEMS cancelled NEET PG Results 2025 of 22 Candidates Due to Unfair Means

Contact and Support

Candidates can contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333 for queries regarding the application process, payment issues, or refunds. They can also raise a ticket via the NBEMS helpline portal using their applicant login.
The NBEMS Communication Web Portal can direct students to document verification.

About FMGE

The FMGE is a screening test conducted for:

• Indian citizens 
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) 

Those who have completed MBBS from a recognized foreign medical college.
FMGE exam qualification is mandatory to register with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Councils. This registration further allows candidates to practice medicine in India after getting their MBBS abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the FMGE December session schedule?

Ans: The FMGE December 2025 exam will be conducted on January 17, 2026. The results will be released on 17 February 2026.

Ques: What is the FMGE registration period for the December session?

Online registration will open on November 14, 2025 (3 PM onwards) and close on December 4, 2025 (11:55 PM).

Ques: What will be the duration of FMGE December exam and what will be the pattern?

The duration is 2.5 hours. The exam will be held in two shifts on the same day. Here is the pattern:

• It consists of two parts (Part A and Part B).
• 150 MCQs per part, making a total of 300 questions. 
• The exam is computer-based and will be conducted in English only.

Ques: What will be the qualifying marks and is there any negative marking?

The qualifying mark is 150 out of 300. There is no negative marking in the FMGE exam.

Ques: When will the result come out?

 The results will be released on 17 February 2026.